Thomas offered Jamie a tired smile back. "Okay, no guilt ponies. What about a guilt car? A pink one, just for Roxanna?" He was going to say more, but Lena walked out of their bedroom, her hair wet from the shower. Thomas stood, expecting her to be upset with him.
"Thomas!" she exclaimed, delighted, which shocked Thomas. He continued to be surprised when she ran over and went to her tiptoes to kiss his cheek. "Oh, honey, I'm so glad you're home."
"I- H-hello," he said, wrapping his arms around her. "I uhm...sort of expected you to be upset with me still."
"Oh bleh," Lena said, sticking out her tongue. "I love you and you're getting help. That's all I need to know. I don't feel like feeding that massive guilt complex any more. Besides, I missed you. And dammit, I just took a shower, or you could have joined me."
Thomas' eyes widened at that. He definitely hadn't expected to be seeing Lena naked any time soon. "Heh- Uh. Damn my timing?"
"Sit and eat your food," she said, flapping her hands at him. "Listen to Lena!"